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Traffic patterns to change on Park Avenue, East 2nd Street

Changes will be implemented on Monday (May 17) to the traffic patterns through the construction areas on Park Avenue and on East 2nd Street according to officials at the Department of Public Works. Read on...
Muscatine firefighter returns from 10-month deployment to Qatar

After 10 months in the tan and beige of the Middle East, Muscatine Firefighter Joe Rymars is glad to be home and back in a normal routine. Read on...
Council to hear report on possible guidelines for use of ARPA funds

The Muscatine City Council will be presented an overview on the possible guidelines for and potential uses of funds from the American Rescue Plan during its Thursday (May 13, 2021) in-depth session. Read on...
Milling for asphalt overlay nearly complete, paving starts next week

The milling of select city streets and alleys is nearly complete and paving should begin next week according to Public Works officials. The milling and paving is part of the current asphalt street and alley overlay projects. Read on...
Kent Stein West concession, restrooms closed May 6

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the public that there will be no restroom access or concession stand service at the Kent Stein Park West Concession Stand tonight, May 6, 2021, due to mechanical issues. Read on...
West Side Trail to open "officially" with ribbon cutting on May 13

The West Side Trail will be “officially” opened for public use during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 13. Read on...
Kent Stein west concession, rest rooms closed tonight (May 5)

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department wishes to inform the public that there will be no restroom access or concession stand service at the Kent Stein Park West Concession Stand tonight, May 5, 2021, due to mechanical issues. Read on...
Reception to honor Historic Preservation Award winners May 15

Three Historic Preservation Awards will be presented during a reception at the Muscatine Art Center from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Read on...
Presentation on Aquatic Center COVID protocols on Council agenda

After a year of sitting idle, the Muscatine Aquatic Center in Weed Park is set to reopen to the public later this month and the Muscatine City Council will hear a presentation on safety protocols that will be adopted this summer. Read on...
Washington-Park intersection to be closed for reconstruction

The Park Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Project will move into the Washington Street and Park Avenue intersection starting Wednesday (May 5) when the east half of the intersection is closed to traffic. Read on...
Street and alley asphalt overlay project set to begin May 3

The Asphalt Overlay Program for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 will begin on Monday (May 3) according to the Department of Public Works. Manatt’s was awarded both the Street Asphalt Overlay Program and the Alley Asphalt Overlay Program in March. Read on...
Parks and Recreation summer program registration begins May 4

There will be plenty of fun programs and activities for area residents of all ages to enjoy and participate in throughout the 2021 summer months according to the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
Two street sections are added back into full depth patching project list

The Full Depth Patching Program for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 will be completed in its entirety after the City of Muscatine received additional funds as part of the COVID Relief Amount in the City’s April disbursement of Road Use Tax. Read on...
Construction forces temporary changes to two MuscaBus routes

Temporary changes have been made to two MuscaBus routes due to construction activity. Read on...
Logan Street closed from Fulliam to Cedar Friday (April 30) morning

Logan Street will be closed to traffic from 9-11 a.m. Friday, April 30, as All-American Concrete, Inc., continues full depth patching of the street. Logan will be closed from Fulliam to Cedar to facilitate pouring concrete in the northbound lane. Read on...
Washington-Park Avenue intersection to be closed May 5-21

Two Park Avenue intersections are or will be closed to traffic as work on the Park Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Project continues in Muscatine including East 5th Street and Washington Street. Read on...
Ballet Des Moines to stop in Muscatine Sunday to help welcome spring

The “Dance into Spring” tour, bringing together Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium, will present a free outdoor performance on the Muscatine Riverfront at 5:30 p.m. this Sunday (May 2). Read on...
500 trees to be planted throughout Muscatine this week

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with HNI Corporation will host a tree planting event Thursday and Friday (April 29-30) in celebration of National Arbor Day. Read on...
East half of 5th and Park intersection will be closed April 28-30

The east half of the intersection at East 5th Street and Park Avenue will be closed to traffic Wednesday through Friday (April 28-30), weather permitting, for the installation of the traffic signals in that half of the intersection. Read on...
Public Health approves resuming distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Following a thorough safety review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have lifted the pause on the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Read on...
Grandview Reconstruction Project begins Monday (April 26)

The two-year Grandview Avenue Reconstruction Project will begin on Monday (April 26) according to City officials and the contractor during a public meeting on the project Thursday night. Read on...
State of the City address by Mayor Broderson tonight (April 22)

Muscatine Mayor Diana L. Broderson will present the 2021 State of the City address at 7 p.m. tonight. Read on...
Questions answered during WHSSP public meeting Wednesday

The City of Muscatine hosted a public meeting on Phase V of the West Hill Area Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSP) Wednesday (April 21) with several residents from the area of the 2021 construction in attendance in person and online. Read on...
Logan Street to be closed to traffic Thursday (April 22) morning

Logan Street will be closed to traffic from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, as All-American Concrete, Inc., continues full depth patching of the street. Logan will be closed from Fulliam to Cedar to facilitate pouring concrete in the southbound lane. Read on...
Public meeting Thursday (April 22) on Grandview Avenue Reconstruction

The two-year Grandview Avenue Reconstruction Project is expected to begin as early as next week, and the City of Muscatine will host a public meeting from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021. An in-person meeting and a virtual meeting will be offered. Read on...
Public meeting Wednesday (Apr. 21) for West Hill Phase V

The City of Muscatine will host a public meeting on Phase V of the West Hill Area Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSP) from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. An in-person meeting and a virtual meeting will be offered. Read on...
Council approves hourly rate increase for substitute refuse collection workers

The Muscatine City Council approved increasing the starting hourly rate for a substitute refuse collection worker during their regular meeting April 15. Read on...
Muscatine Police ask for public input on interaction survey

The Muscatine Police Department, in collaboration with the Muscatine Community College Statistics class, is collecting information about police-civilian interactions. Read on...
Grandview Reconstruction Public Meeting set for April 22

The Grandview Avenue Reconstruction Project is expected to begin in early May and the City of Muscatine will host a public meeting to preview the project at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. Read on...
Public meeting on West Hill Phase 5 scheduled for April 21

Phase V of the West Hill Area Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project (WHSSP) is expected to begin in early May and a public meeting to preview the project is set for April 21. Read on...
Monthly report of City department activity is released

A new tool is available now for residents of the City of Muscatine who would like to know more about what each department has accomplished on a monthly basis. Read on...
Park Avenue Project lane restrictions switching sides on April 19

The next stage of the Park Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Project will begin next week as the contractor switches sides for Stage 2B on Monday, April 19. Read on...
Blocked crossings are frustrating but who do you call ?

Blocked railroad crossings can be a nightmare for drivers especially if they are in a hurry and the blockage lasts for more than 10 minutes. The longer they last, the more frustrating they are. But who do you call and what do you report? Read on...
Rescue units assist disabled yacht to dock on Muscatine riverfront

The Muscatine Fire Department and the Muscatine County Search and Rescue team were dispatched just before noon Wednesday (April 14) to assist an 80-foot yacht that was reportedly taking on water while travelling upriver to Minnesota. Read on...
Contracts and bonds for two major projects on Council agenda

The Muscatine City Council will be asked to give their approval to the contracts and bonds for the Grandview Avenue Reconstruction Project and Phase 5 of the West Hill Sewer Separation Project during its Thursday (April 15, 2021) regular session. Read on...
Dance into Spring on the Muscatine riverfront set for May 2

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa have come together to create Dance Into Spring, a state-crossing collaboration featuring outdoor performances in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine. Read on...
CHC clinics to offer Moderna vaccine at Muscatine clinics this week

Community Health Care, Inc. (CHC) will be postponing all scheduled Johnson & Johnson vaccine clinics as this time. with appointments already scheduled in Muscatine this week switched to the Moderna vaccine. Read on...
East 5th Street closure continued through April 19

The East 5th Street closure to through traffic from Cypress to Park Avenue will continue through Monday, April 19, as the west half of the intersection with Park Avenue is removed and replaced. Read on...
Logan Street lane restrictions pushed back to April 12

City project managers and the contractor have delayed the implementation of a four-week lane closure on Logan Street until Monday (April 12). Read on...
East 5th to be closed to through traffic from Cypress to Park April 19-26

East 5th Street will be closed to through traffic April 19-26 as the west half of the intersection at Park Avenue is removed and replaced as part of the Park Avenue 4-to-3 Lane Conversion Project. Local traffic only will be allowed from Cypress to Park. Read on...
Two treated following early morning fire in Muscatine

Two individuals were treated at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Muscatine following an early morning fire Thursday (April 8) in Muscatine. Read on...
Need employment? The City of Muscatine may have just what you want

The City of Muscatine has several full and part time employment opportunities available including many opportunities for seasonal positions at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course and with other divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department. Read on...
Hershey Manor, East Hill Facility presentations on Council April 8 agenda

The Muscatine City Council will hear a presentation on the City’s role with Hershey Manor and be given an overview of the proposed East Hill Multi-Use Facility during its Thursday (April 8, 2021) in-depth session. Read on...
Logan to be reduced to one lane from Cedar to Fulliam starting April 8

Logan Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic for four weeks starting April 8 to facilitate full depth patching of the street from Cedar to Fulliam. Read on...
Applicants sought for Art Center Board, Tourism Committee

Several positions are available to Muscatine residents who would like to become a part of the decision making process on either the Muscatine Art Center Board of Trustees or the GMCCI Tourism & Hospitality Committee. Read on...
Eligibility expanded in Iowa; vaccine allotment increased

All Iowans are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine effective Monday, April 5, 2021. Read on...
Monthly outdoor siren tests set to begin on April 5

The Muscatine County Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) will start the yearly testing of the Outdoor Sirens on Monday, April 5, 2021. Read on...
Two Dog Park enclosures temporarily closed next week for upgrades

The Small Dog and the Shy & Timid Dog enclosures at the Muscatine Dog Park will be closed Tuesday (April 6) for the installation of additional concrete pads to their respective entrance areas. Read on...
Underground work nearly complete for 2nd Street Streetscape Project

Scheduled underground work for the 2nd Street Streetscape Project was completed earlier this week, but a portion of an older section was found to be collapsed requiring more work on sanitary sewer replacement. Read on...
Special Council meeting called to discuss moving house

The Muscatine City Council will hold a special session at 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, to discuss a contract to move a house on West 8th Street as part of Phase V of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project. Read on...
Full depth patching of Ford Avenue begins March 29

The Full Depth Patching Project, part of the City of Muscatine 2020-2021 Pavement Management Program, will resume on Monday (March 29) as All-American Concrete, Inc., begins work on Ford Avenue from Park Avenue to Jody Drive. Read on...
Joint meeting of City, County, School boards set for March 30

The Muscatine City Council, Muscatine School Board, and the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint session on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, to hear updates on housing, Deep Lake Park development, and the Muscatine Levee Improvement Project. Read on...
MPW plans Main Street closure March 29-April 2

Muscatine Power & Water (MPW) will be closing Main Street from Grandview Avenue to Mill Street starting Monday, March 29, for construction work. Read on...
400 block of East 2nd Street to be closed for sewer replacement

East 2nd Street will be closed to traffic from the Mulberry roundabout to Walnut Street for a sanitary sewer replacement. The closure will begin on Monday, March 29, with work completed by May 17, weather permitting. Read on...

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